Neddea In reply to Fridgeletters [2014-12-03 19:47:36 +0000 UTC]

Really? How does it work, they put in whatever has just been uploaded to the web? xDD I'm so lost... I haven't been here for quite some time and everything's changed D:

Thank you very much!  

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Neddea In reply to secondJax [2014-12-03 19:33:04 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Thanks a lot! Aaand sorry for the late reply, have been busy and did't log in for quite some time...

Well, if I'm not mistaken, you're talking about some drawings I did some years ago... so I don't exactly remember how I did them xD Most of them are drawn with pencil indeed, but later colored with Photoshop or Sai (which is a nice painting program and much more affordable in case you want to purchase). Some tips about drawing that way, huh? Let me see...

First, you need to see A LOT of drawings by the artist (be it Amano or Alfons Mucha, doesn't matter xD). That's what I call "research". And while you're looking at those AMAZING illustrations (or paintings or installations or whatever) you should try analyzing them, searching for distinctive patterns, themes, lines, symbols... In Amano's case, I should say it's the way he makes those faces look beautiful yet sad and cold (mostly because of the shape of the eyes, the flat colour, the mouth...), the strokes (resembles those of the Art Nouveau), the importance of clothing (and the imagination he puts into it), the arabic-like feeling of everything, the details, the contrast between zones plagued with details and zones that are flat and simple, the movement and pose of the figures... That's a bunch of things, sorry xD

When you think you have embraced that style, try copying first one of his drawings (I recommend to choose a simple one, it's easier to see those "trademarks" and copy them) and, when you think you've gotten the hang of the style, try to make one of your own characters in an easy pose. Little by little you'll get more comfortable with it and you'll be able to draw in any pose you want

And here is another tip (I'm sure you have heard of it before, but just in case xD): when you feel like you've learned what you had to learn from another artist's style, leave it You'll just end up losing yourself in it and hating it otherwise, so try something new, whatever catches your eye. This is important for every artist: this way is how everyone improves.

I ended up writing in English xD If something is wrong, please let me know. I know, this is a loooooong post, I'm so sorry... ^^U I hope this becomes useful someway or another!

Good luck to you too and tell me when you've done another drawing! I'll be watching

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secondJax In reply to Neddea [2014-12-04 03:01:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, that's a great tip(s)!! Thanks a bunch for this. I will actually bookmark this to keep myself from forgetting what I was supposed to do with all the research xD I'm kinda hard headed.

Lately I have been looking at great drawings, one from an anonymous artist that adds like A LOT of details to his characters. I mean, he adds keys, chains, little things hanging around people's belts, etc. It gives a feeling of overwhelm that I rather like, and I have been doing this exactly, just analyzing and trying to copy their work.

Great help, I appreciate it very much when people are willing to teach or share a tip or two   

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Neddea In reply to secondJax [2015-02-09 15:38:44 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that! I love sharing the little I know with others, so ask me anything you want to know! (But I'm not sure I'm gonna be of some help...)

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Neddea In reply to TrueMefista [2014-07-13 17:16:52 +0000 UTC]

Hahaahaha! Thanks... Really late, I know... Sorry ^^U

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TrueMefista In reply to Neddea [2014-07-13 17:44:17 +0000 UTC]

^^

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Neddea In reply to Amaipetisu [2014-07-13 17:17:24 +0000 UTC]

Jajajajajajaja! Pues parece que ahora uso más el Feisbuk que el DA... Muchas gracias!

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Neddea In reply to pgChan [2014-02-11 14:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Hola! :3 Perdona por contestar tan tarde, acabo de meterme a mi página por primera vez ennnnn meses xDDD ¡Gracias!

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pgChan In reply to Neddea [2014-02-14 15:23:20 +0000 UTC]

jajaja no te preocupes x)

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Neddea In reply to DAE-Art [2014-02-11 14:16:16 +0000 UTC]

¡Otro watch para ti! (Perdona por haber tardado tanto, que entre las entregas y tal no he tenido tiempo...)

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DAE-Art In reply to Neddea [2014-02-14 09:30:28 +0000 UTC]

hahahahaha pobre XD no pasa nada y gracias por el rewatcheo   

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Neddea In reply to QueenRachelBlack [2013-12-08 15:54:27 +0000 UTC]

Muajajajaja! Me parece correcto xD

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Neddea In reply to NachttOwl [2013-12-08 15:54:14 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome Keep up the good work! And sorry for replying so late...

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Neddea In reply to Erendrym [2013-12-08 15:53:38 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Sorry for the late reply...  

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Erendrym In reply to Neddea [2013-12-11 05:50:40 +0000 UTC]

You don't have to be sorry for this xD

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Neddea In reply to gdpr-26018400 [2013-10-14 21:35:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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Neddea In reply to pattyanarchy [2013-09-25 19:27:33 +0000 UTC]

DDD ¡Muchas gracias! Watcheo inmediato bicos yes  

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pattyanarchy In reply to Neddea [2013-09-25 21:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Aaaaah adorable :___>

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Neddea In reply to pattyanarchy [2013-09-25 21:07:05 +0000 UTC]

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Neddea In reply to saetiz [2013-09-25 19:28:07 +0000 UTC]

¡Feliz Navidad! (Pues casi...)

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Neddea In reply to Shankr [2012-05-30 21:59:42 +0000 UTC]

O.o Thanks a lot! Your gallery is awesome

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Shankr In reply to Neddea [2012-05-31 14:40:25 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much in deed

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Neddea In reply to troubadour93 [2012-05-30 20:55:39 +0000 UTC]

xDD Es que la foto es muy cutre... pero gracias!

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Neddea In reply to madebyloop [2012-05-26 23:58:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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Neddea In reply to cpZutara04 [2012-05-26 23:59:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I sure had it!

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